Illustration - Marseille

Illustration - Marseille

FRANCE, BOUCHES DU RHONE (13) MARSEILLE, FRESCO ABOUT THE CONQUEST OF AMERICA ON THE NEW HARBOUR CALLED LA JOLIETTE Photo by Philippe Royer/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Itas Trentino's Magalini Giulio #12 celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Itas Trentino's Resende Gualberto Flavio #23 celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Itas Trentino's Laurenzano Gabriele #13 celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Itas Trentino's Bristot Alessandro #2 celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Itas Trentino's Resende Gualberto Flavio #23 celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Itas Trentino's Resende Gualberto Flavio #23 celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Itas Trentino's Head Coach Soli Fabio celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

VOLLEY - Superlega Serie A - Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino

Celebrations for the conquest of the title during Playoff Scudetto - Final - Cucine Lube Civitanova vs Itas Trentino, Volleyball Italian Serie A Men Superleague match in Civitanova Marche, Italy, May 07 2025

Training of the French rugby team - Marcoussis

Training of the French rugby team - Marcoussis

Wiliam Servat Co-trainer of conquest and specific tasks. during Training of the French rugby team. At the CNR (National Rugby Center) the morning was less frosty for this second training session of the 42 selected for the opening match of the Six Nations Tournament which will take place at the Stade de France on Friday, January 31. In the final selection, only 22 players will be selected to face Wales. Marcoussis January 21, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Training of the French rugby team - Marcoussis

Training of the French rugby team - Marcoussis

Wiliam Servat Co-trainer of conquest and specific tasks. during Training of the French rugby team. At the CNR (National Rugby Center) the morning was less frosty for this second training session of the 42 selected for the opening match of the Six Nations Tournament which will take place at the Stade de France on Friday, January 31. In the final selection, only 22 players will be selected to face Wales. Marcoussis January 21, 2025. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas receives Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (L) who presented him the list of the Palestinian new government in Gaza on March 19, 2006. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas receives Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (L) and officially asks him to form a new government in Gaza on February 21, 2006. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM.

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - Hamas leader Ismail Haniyehh celebrates his party's electoral victory in Gaza on January 29, 2006. Haniyeh is one of the Hamas figures that could be named Palestinian Prime Minister. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - Hamas leader Ismail Haniyehh celebrates his party's electoral victory in Gaza on January 29, 2006. Haniyeh is one of the Hamas figures that could be named Palestinian Prime Minister. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - New Palestinian unity government takes office on March 17, 2007, after it is sworn in in Gaza, by President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - The 'Mecca Meeting' between Palestinian political opponents of the 'Fatah' and 'Hamas'. Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud receives Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas, Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh and political leader Khaled Mashaal in Mecca on February 7, 2007. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) receives Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh who is handing him the list of the new Palestinian government, in Gaza on March 15, 2007. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - From Left : Palestinian leader Mohammed Dahlan, President Mahmoud Abbas, Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, and Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh accomplish the 'Umra' (or small pilgrimage) after they reached an agreement in the Moslem holy city of Mecca on February 8, 2007. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - Ismail Haniyeh celebrates with people what they said was a victory over Israel, in Gaza City August 27, 2014. An open-ended ceasefire in the Gaza war held on Wednesday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced strong criticism in Israel over a costly conflict with Palestinian militants in which no clear victor emerged. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Photo by Abedllah Jadllah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

Jüriöö lights

Jüriöö lights

20.04.2024, Paide. Estonians have made the St. George's fire throughout the ages, when initially the fire was lit near a newly released herd to ward off evil, then on St. George's night in 1343 it became a signal fire for the beginning of a great uprising. On Saint Georges Night 23 April 1343, the Estonians began an uprising to rid themselves of the Teutonic Order and the Kingdom of Denmark who had been ruling Estonia its since conquest in the Northern Crusaders in 1261. Former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas was lighting the bonfire. At the initiative of the Alempois MC, motorcycle clubs from different parts of Estonia gather on Paide Vallimäe and take Jüriöö Signal Fires to their home place. Photo: Dmitri Kotjuh / Järva Teataja

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

File photo - New Palestinian government lead by Hamas sworn in during a ceremony with President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh in Gaza, Gaza Strip on March 29, 2006. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

File photo - Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas receives Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (L) and officially asks him to form a new government in Gaza on February 21, 2006. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM.

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

File photo - Hamas leader Ismail Haniyehh celebrates his party's electoral victory in Gaza on January 29, 2006. Haniyeh is one of the Hamas figures that could be named Palestinian Prime Minister. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

File photo - Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas receives Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (L) who presented him the list of the Palestinian new government in Gaza on March 19, 2006. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

File photo - Hamas leader Ismail Haniyehh celebrates his party's electoral victory in Gaza on January 29, 2006. Haniyeh is one of the Hamas figures that could be named Palestinian Prime Minister. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

File photo - New Palestinian unity government takes office on March 17, 2007, after it is sworn in in Gaza, by President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

File photo - Ismael Haniyeh, head of Hamas, during a celebration in Gaza city on January 26, 2006 of the historic Hamas victory during Palestinian elections. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Photo by Michael Dohrn/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

The Hamas Leader Behind The Deadliest Ever Attack On Israel

File photo - From Left : Palestinian leader Mohammed Dahlan, President Mahmoud Abbas, Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, and Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh accomplish the 'Umra' (or small pilgrimage) after they reached an agreement in the Moslem holy city of Mecca on February 8, 2007. Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday the Palestinian group was on the "verge of a great victory" after it launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. "We are on the verge of a great victory and a clear conquest on the Gaza front," Haniyeh said in a speech broadcast on Hamas-run Al-Aqsa television. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM